Showing of My Friend Kim & Discussion on Medical Aid in Dying in Manchester

Schedule

Tue Feb 24 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Unitarian Universalist Society East | Manchester, CT

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One woman's fight for medical aid in dying redefines compassion and end of life autonomy.
About this Event

My Friend Kim is a powerful 30-min documentary that follows Kim Hoffman, a Connecticut woman with terminal illness, as she advocates for compassion, autonomy and the right to the option of medical aid in dying. The film highlights Kim's strength, clarity, and determination, as well as the unwavering support of her wife, Joy Cipollo.

My Friend Kim is an official selection of the Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival.

Discussion panel includes: Maribeth Abrams (Director), Joy Cipollo (featured in the film), Tim Appleton (Campaign Director, Compassion & Choices Action Network) & Rev Josh Pawelek (UUSE Minster, featured in the film).


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Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 West Vernon Street, Manchester, United States

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